AAD: Hair Regrowth Continues to Improve at 76 Weeks With Baricitinib for Severe Alopecia
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- Continuous treatment with baricitinib in patients with severe alopecia areata demonstrates improvement in hair regrowth outcomes through 76 weeks of follow-up, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Major Responses Seen for Cicatricial and Total Hair Loss Major Responses Seen for Cicatricial and Total Hair Loss
Two oral therapies targeted at kinase pathways produced meaningful responses in patients with severe types of alopecia in late-breaking studies at the American Academy of Dermatology.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Why do we lose our hair as we age, and what can we do about it? – podcast
For some people, going bald or experiencing thinning hair can have a significant impact on mental wellbeing and self confidence. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Rudi Zygadlo about how it affected him and what he eventually did about it, and to consultant dermatologist and hair specialist Dr Sharon Wong about what exactly is going on when our hair thins, which treatments are available to help, and what we can expect from new technologies in the pipelineRead Rudi Zygadlo ’s description of his hair transplantSign up to the TechScape newsletter to read Alex Hern ’s weekly look at how technology is shaping our livesContinue read...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 12, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Presented by Madeleine Finlay, with Rudi Zygadlo, produced by Madeleine Finlay and Joshan Chana, sound design by Joel Cox, the executive producer is Ellie Bury Tags: Science Men's hair Women's hair Hair loss Beauty Medical research Cosmetic surgery Source Type: news

'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’
People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - March 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

‘I’m a longevity doctor - here are five ways you can combat hair loss’
Hair loss can be a distressing issue, but fortunately, there are several approaches that doctors may recommend to help manage it. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The Unique Hell of Getting Cancer as a Young Adult
When I got diagnosed with Stage 3b Hodgkin Lymphoma at age 32, it was almost impossible to process. Without a family history or lifestyle risk factors that put cancer on my radar, I stared at the emergency room doctor in utter disbelief when he said the CT scan of my swollen lymph node showed what appeared to be cancer—and lots of it. A few days away from a bucket list trip to Japan, I’d only gone to the emergency room because the antibiotics CityMD prescribed to me when I was sick weren’t working.I didn’t want to be sick in a foreign country. So when the doctor told me of my diagnosis, the  on...
Source: TIME: Health - February 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maria Yagoda Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news

One-a-Day Pill for Alopecia Recommended for NHS Use One-a-Day Pill for Alopecia Recommended for NHS Use
NICE said there is unequal treatment for people with severe alopecia areata across England and Wales and its approval of ritlecitinib could benefit up to 14,000 people.Medscape News UK (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - February 22, 2024 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

First alopecia treatment recommended on the NHS
The daily pill, ritlecitinib or Litfulo, helps fight inflammation that can lead to hair loss. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Could Hair Loss Drug Finasteride Help Men's Hearts?
THURSDAY, Feb. 22, 2024 -- The common hair-loss drug in Propecia and Proscar might lower men ’s risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels, a new study suggests.Finasteride is used to treat male pattern baldness, and it’s also been... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 22, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

'Monumental' breakthrough for thousands of alopecia sufferers as watchdogs approve drug that REVERSES hair loss
Last year, Louis Theroux revealed he had shaved off his eyebrows in response to facial hair loss from a form of alopecia. US actress Jada Pinkett Smith also suffers with the condition. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

I took the 'max strength' dose of Ozempic and lost 35lbs - from hair loss to diarrhea and 'next-level' exhaustion, here's what happened
Toronto-based Abbey Sharp, from Abbey's Kitchen, reviewed a 'What I Eat in a Day' video from her business partner and manager Ginger while she is on her Ozempic weight loss journey. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Dr Eric Berg recommends 'top three foods' for hair loss
A certain deficiency could be causing you to shed more hair than usual. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Common hair loss treatment could also cut heart disease risk, says study
A study found the drug significantly lowered cholesterol levels, a key risk factor for heart disease. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

‘I’m a doctor - to prevent hair loss here’s the first thing I tell my patients to do’
One doctor's tip could help stimulate the blood supply to your roots, helping to prevent hair loss. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Men using finasteride for hair loss 'at risk' of missing prostate cancer diagnosis
Britons who use finasteride for hair loss are being urged to inform their GP as soon as possible to potentially avoid missing a prostate cancer diagnosis. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news